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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other average salary by city in North Carolina
- Jacksonville$55,450
- Asheville$33,960
- Charlotte$30,800
- Durham$29,950
- Wilmington$29,900
- Raleigh$28,710
- Greenville$26,500
- Hickory$26,270
- Winston-Salem$26,100
- Greensboro$23,230
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $55,450 | $61,360 | $54,620 | $45,030 | 92 |
| Asheville | $33,960 | $31,780 | $30,340 | $28,621 | 97 |
| Charlotte | $30,800 | $29,410 | $26,450 | $26,208 | 97 |
| Durham | $29,950 | $29,900 | $22,670 | $25,559 | 98 |
| Wilmington | $29,900 | $29,070 | $21,430 | $25,520 | 96 |
| Raleigh | $28,710 | $29,000 | $29,000 | $24,612 | 98 |
| Greenville | $26,500 | $22,620 | $19,700 | $22,884 | 88 |
| Hickory | $26,270 | $28,850 | $21,960 | $22,704 | 88 |
| Winston-Salem | $26,100 | $27,260 | $15,440 | $22,571 | 92 |
| Greensboro | $23,230 | $20,820 | $18,980 | $20,322 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other states
More about pay in North Carolina
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3099.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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